ATI Mental health CMS prep questions with verified
answers
a nurse in a clinic is assessing a client whose partner died 4 months ago. which of
the following indicated the client is at risk for complicated grief? Ans✓✓✓ "i feel
so empty without my wife it's hard to get up every morning."
the nurse should identify that when a client has difficulty carrying on normal
activities following a loss, this is an indication that there is a risk for complicated
grief
a nurse in a providers office is collecting a health history from the guardian of a
school-age child who has been taking atomoxetine. which of the following a/e
reported is the priority for the nurse to report? Ans✓✓✓ dark urine
greatest risk for the child is liver damage from atomoxetine, which can progress
to liver failure and death.
a nurse is admitting a client who has MDD and a new prescription for
tranylcypromine. Which of the following over the counter meds that the client
reports taking should alert the nurse to a potential adeverse reaction? Ans✓✓✓
phenylephrine
clients taking tranylcypromine a MAOI should not take phenylephrine and OTC
meds for sinus congestion colds or allergies due to their actions on the SNS which
can result in severe hypertension
a nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia. the nurse should expect which of
the following? Ans✓✓✓ feelings of decreased self worth
, a nurse is assessing a client who has borderline personality disorder. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? Ans✓✓✓ emotional lability
rapid transition from one emotions to another and is a primary feature of
borderline personality. people with BPD react to situations with emotional
responses that are out of proportion to the circumstance
a nurse is assessing a client who has panic disorder and has been taking
paroxetine. which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse affect?
Ans✓✓✓ weight gain
other adverse affects of SSRIs are nausea, headache, insomnia, and sexual
dysfunction
a nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. which of the following findings
should the nurse document as a negative symptom of this disorder? Ans✓✓✓
negative symptoms of schizophrenia affect a person's ability to interact with
others and are less dominant than positive symptoms. these symptoms develop
over time. examples are flat affect, anergia (lack of energy), anhedonia, and
thought blocking
a nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect? Ans✓✓✓ rhinorrhea
nurse should expect the client to have rhinorrhea and flu-like symptoms such as
yawning, sneezing, and abd pain.
answers
a nurse in a clinic is assessing a client whose partner died 4 months ago. which of
the following indicated the client is at risk for complicated grief? Ans✓✓✓ "i feel
so empty without my wife it's hard to get up every morning."
the nurse should identify that when a client has difficulty carrying on normal
activities following a loss, this is an indication that there is a risk for complicated
grief
a nurse in a providers office is collecting a health history from the guardian of a
school-age child who has been taking atomoxetine. which of the following a/e
reported is the priority for the nurse to report? Ans✓✓✓ dark urine
greatest risk for the child is liver damage from atomoxetine, which can progress
to liver failure and death.
a nurse is admitting a client who has MDD and a new prescription for
tranylcypromine. Which of the following over the counter meds that the client
reports taking should alert the nurse to a potential adeverse reaction? Ans✓✓✓
phenylephrine
clients taking tranylcypromine a MAOI should not take phenylephrine and OTC
meds for sinus congestion colds or allergies due to their actions on the SNS which
can result in severe hypertension
a nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia. the nurse should expect which of
the following? Ans✓✓✓ feelings of decreased self worth
, a nurse is assessing a client who has borderline personality disorder. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? Ans✓✓✓ emotional lability
rapid transition from one emotions to another and is a primary feature of
borderline personality. people with BPD react to situations with emotional
responses that are out of proportion to the circumstance
a nurse is assessing a client who has panic disorder and has been taking
paroxetine. which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse affect?
Ans✓✓✓ weight gain
other adverse affects of SSRIs are nausea, headache, insomnia, and sexual
dysfunction
a nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. which of the following findings
should the nurse document as a negative symptom of this disorder? Ans✓✓✓
negative symptoms of schizophrenia affect a person's ability to interact with
others and are less dominant than positive symptoms. these symptoms develop
over time. examples are flat affect, anergia (lack of energy), anhedonia, and
thought blocking
a nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect? Ans✓✓✓ rhinorrhea
nurse should expect the client to have rhinorrhea and flu-like symptoms such as
yawning, sneezing, and abd pain.
